Meet the tiny tots whose parents fear they could receive an ASBO for “intimidating” Birmingham residents by playing outside their homes.

The parents of Ellie-Louise Cox, four, and her seven-year-old sister Isabel have received official letters warning about their behaviour - as has the family of little three-year-old neighbour, Caidence Leadbetter.

The letters, from a police community support officer, state misbehaving youngsters could face council anti-social behaviour action after elderly locals complained of “minor damage’’ to trees, the “trampling of plants” and “slightly intimidating behaviour.”

The event, last Wednesday, mimicked a pioneering scheme from Bristol where parents apply for licenses for regular street closures to encourage kids to play out.

Albert Road, Woodville Road and Goldsmith Road had banned cars for the day, allowing an afternoon of story-telling, music making, hopscotch and games.

A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said the force takes ‘‘anti social behaviour very seriously because of the negative impact it can have on our communities.’’

She added: ‘‘We certainly do not want to stop children from enjoying the outdoors particularly during the summer months, however when we get reports of anti social behaviour from residents we understandably must act.

‘‘In this instance, the local PCSO - who is in daily contact with this community and is aware of concerns raised by some residents - has politely asked parents to be mindful of their children’s behaviour following damage to some trees and plants in the area.’’